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City Takes Action to Protect Local Economy Amid U.S. Tariffs

In response to the imposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, the City of St. Catharines is taking decisive action to protect local businesses and ensure economic resilience.

At its meeting on March 17, City Council approved a temporary “Canada-First” procurement policy, prioritizing Canadian-made goods and services in municipal purchasing. The policy is part of a broader strategy to mitigate the economic impact of tariffs on local businesses and infrastructure projects.

Since the announcement of...

Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre Getting Refrigeration Upgrades this Summer

The City of St. Catharines is committed to ensuring our community’s recreation facilities are maintained to the highest standard. As part of this ongoing commitment, Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre will undergo a major refrigeration system replacement from June to August 2025.

This $1.7-million project, approved in the 2024-2026 Multi-Year Capital Budget, will include the replacement of the refrigeration plant, compressors, and cooling towers. These components are beyond their...

City Council approves name ‘Old Lock One Commons’ for outdoor public space in Port Dalhousie

St. Catharines City Council has approved the name, ‘Old Lock One Commons,’ for the outdoor community and event space at 45 Lakeport Rd. in Port Dalhousie.

City Council voted at its December meeting to endorse the City staff-recommended name following its direction in November 2024 that staff undertake a formal naming process. A permanent sign with the name, ‘Old Lock One Commons,’ will be installed in early 2026. The City will also host a ribbon cutting event for the space next spring.

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St. Catharines Fire Services kicks off 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety campaign

St. Catharines Fire Services is reminding residents and property owners to take proper precautions to stay fire and carbon monoxide safe as the holiday season and celebrations approach.

The fire department began promotion today of the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal’s annual 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety campaign, with a different fire safety theme each day and tips on what you can do to keep the holidays fire safe. The 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety campaign runs from Dec. 12 through Dec. 23...